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The appellant, Christopher Cadengo, sought additional worker's compensation benefits for a back injury sustained while working for Skytop Rig Company. The trial court had granted the appellee's motion to disregard a jury finding that a claim was timely sent to the Industrial Accident Board (I.A.B.) on Cadengo's behalf, rendering a take-nothing judgment. The appellate court reversed this decision, holding that Dr. Cheshire's medical report, which contained all necessary information about the injury and was timely received by the I.A.B., constituted a sufficient claim for compensation under article 8307, § 4a. The court also found sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding that Dr. Cheshire sent the report on the appellant's behalf, thus satisfying the statutory requirements.
Cadengo v. Compass Insurance Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Texas.
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The appellant, Christopher Cadengo, sought additional worker's compensation benefits for a back injury sustained while working for Skytop Rig Company. The trial court had granted the appellee's motion to disregard a jury finding that a claim was timely sent to the Industrial Accident Board (I.A.B.) on Cadengo's behalf, rendering a take-nothing judgment. The appellate court reversed this decision, holding that Dr. Cheshire's medical report, which contained all necessary information about the injury and was timely received by the I.A.B., constituted a sufficient claim for compensation under article 8307, § 4a. The court also found sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding that Dr. Cheshire sent the report on the appellant's behalf, thus satisfying the statutory requirements.
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